National League teams dominate the current MLB power rankings standings
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 12:28 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

The National League holds seven of the top 10 spots in the latest MLB power rankings, reflecting a significant performance gap compared to the American League. The Brewers currently hold the top rank with an 89-56 record, remaining on pace to set a new franchise win record. Other contenders include the Dodgers, Braves, Phillies, and Cubs, all of whom are positioned to make deep postseason runs. While the American League has struggled with parity and teams holding losing records in playoff spots, the National League features multiple division leaders on pace for 90 or more wins. Historically, however, high regular-season win totals do not guarantee playoff success, as shown by the 2015 postseason. Future matchups between these established contenders remain highly anticipated as the regular season reaches its final phase.
- •The Brewers hold the best record in MLB at 89-56.
- •The Phillies have maintained a 100-win pace since firing their manager early in the season.
- •Blake Snell has recorded a 0.93 ERA over his last five starts for the Dodgers.
- •The Rays face uncertainty as Shane McClanahan deals with a forearm injury.
- 12:28 PMCBS MLB — MLB Power Rankings: National League playoff race looks like a baseball fan's dream (just don't look at the AL)
"The NL has three of the top four, four of the top six and seven of the top 10 in this week's edition of Power Rankings
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